Shortly after graduating from high school in 1993, Ryan photographed his first wedding and has enjoyed taking pictures ever since. For the past 18 years Ryan has been actively engaged in photography, shooting everything from weddings, bridals and engagements to family and high school senior portraits. He attended Salt Lake Community College, graduating with high honors in photography. He also received a Bachelor of Arts degree in photography from the world renowned Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, California.

Ryan currently enjoys working as a full-time wedding and portrait photographer in Utah. He also enjoys an adjunct teaching position at Salt Lake Community College where he shares his love of photography with his students. This is his sixth year teaching at Salt Lake Community College, which has one of the best photography programs in the state of Utah.

Ryan is always actively working to improve his technique and style. As such, Ryan is an active member in the following professional associations: